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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.98, 24,270.30 and 9,629.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.98, 24,270.30 and 9,629.06 is: 13,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.98 : 24,270.30 = 9,629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.98/24,270.30 = 9,629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.98x = 24,270.30 × 9,629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.98x = 233,700,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,700,053.57/17,586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.25

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